Books published by publisher Downtown Bookworks

This amazing book offers a fascinating look into Frank Lloyd Wright's creative process--and offers simple suggestions and activities for aspiring architects!Frank Lloyd Wright looked to nature for inspiration. “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you," he famously said. It is “necessary to learn from trees, flowers, shells—objects which contain truths of form following function.” How to Think Like Frank Lloyd Wright takes these lessons to heart, transforming this notion into practical exercises that empower kids 10 and up to create original patterns, designs, drawings, structures, furniture, and more. Using nature, and different habitats as inspiration--and looking at Wright's own sketches, abstractions, floorplans, and finished works, this book offers a template for future artists and architects to experience his creative process. Projects such as designing a stained glass window to sketching houses for different habitats, from designing roofs for different climates to envisioning a home organized around a central fireplace will encourage artists to look at the world in a whole new way! Wipe-off grids, worksheets, and geometric sticker shapes invite the reader to dive in and design throughout the book. This unique exploration of some of Frank Lloyd Wright's most famous works--and the thinking behind them--is part history, part guided sketch book, and most importantly, the perfect tool to spark the imagination of the next generation of visionaries.

Everybody's favorite DC super heroes (along with some lesser known characters) teach kids colors, shapes, and more.The Green Lantern is green, and Superman's cape is red--and they along with other favorite DC super heroes such as Batman, Wonder Woman, and the Flash illustrate colors and shapes for budding fans. Dads will enjoy reading this cool, colorful board book as much as their little ones.

The Official DC Super Hero Cookbook comes complete with 50+ simple, tasty recipes as well as 4 cookie cutters (a bat, a lightning bolt, a shield, and a star), logo stencils and character cut-outs for awesome food styling.More than fifty tasty, simple recipes are inspired by DC's beloved characters including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Aquaman, and many others! From the Up, Up and Away Parfait to Green Arrow Fruit Kebobs to Holy Guacamole and the Martian Manhunter Malted, the colorfully presented recipes are fun to prepare and to eat. Step-by-step instructions are easy to follow and fans of all ages will enjoy flipping through finish photos featuring classic DC comics art and action figures. An extensive super hero party section offers dozens of drinks, snacks, and desserts as well as cool, clever serving suggestions. This deluxe edition is packaged with a 128-page, wir-o bound (lay-flat) cookbook along with 4 cookie cutters, logo stencils, and character cut-outs for awesome food styling. Whether you're preparing an everyday family meal, or a themed party, or packing a lunch box for a picky eater, it's easy to make every dish extra special.

More than 25 cool pictures of everyday things, hundreds of colorful, re-sealable stickers, plus an active imagination = skill-building, brain-boosting fun!From houses and cars to animals and toys, every sturdy page features a simple illustration in outline. The pictures are comprised of circles, squares, triangles and/or rectangles. Creative kids ages 3 and up use the colorful, shaped stickers in the back of the book to complete each artwork any way they like. While they make beautiful art, children are: *building fine motor coordination *learning shapes, sizes, and colors *enhancing spatial reasoning *thinking creatively *and having a great time! The pictures become more complex as the book progresses so children can build skills and confidence as they work their way through.

Like the successful DC SUPER HEROES ABC, 123 and COLORS & SHAPES, this adorable concept book introduces budding super heroes to opposites.Good guys versus bad guys, fast and slow, big and little--super heroes (and villains!) offer excellent examples of opposing superlatives. Parents enjoy the contrasts--illustrated by beloved characters--every bit as much as their little ones. Created with a sense of a humor and a deep knowledge of the super heroes, this is perfect for comic book fans of all ages.

A totally unique field guide to cool yet common critters, plants, shells, and more--this portable companion is guaranteed to get kids excited about exploring waterfront life.This portable, durable guide is a hands-on introduction to cool yet common beach life--from hermit crabs and seagulls to mussels and slipper shells. The book only includes seashells, creatures, and plant life that kids are likely to encounter on a walk on the beach anywhere in the US--Atlantic, Pacific, Gulf Coast, bayside, and/or in inlets. Section openers teach kids how to be keen observers and good collectors. Carefully culled facts make for rich and rewarding beach time. And ideas for excellent activities--from making wind chimes to digging for mussels--are designed to engage.

My Girl Power Journal is filled with fun prompts that will encourage girls to write, draw, create, contemplate, and grow strong in the process.From "What makes me feel strong?" to "Who would I choose as a sidekick?" to exploring how an entertaining range of superpowers (mind-reading, X-ray vision, super-speed) would play out in real life, the questions in this unique and empowering journal make it a terrific tool for girls 8 and up. Girls are encouraged to imagine what the world would look like if they were in charge; to think about the things they are proud of; to focus on the times they overcame their fears or failures; and to plan their future as the super hero they will surely become. Beautiful classic DC character art featuring Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl, Bumblebee, Katana, and other female super heroes--along with fun super hero facts and trivia--complete the package.

A must-have for the littlest shoe lovers!This sparkly, tactile, totally fabulous book is for all of the little girls--(even those who have barely begun to walk!)--who can't get enough of new, beautiful shoes. Along with their shoe-loving moms, they will adore the gorgeous pictures and textures--of leopard print flats, strappy gold sandals, warm furry boots, and more! Every fashionable page features a little something extra.

This chunky book comes with an actual key that little ones about 9 months old and up can use to unlock doors to different types of homes around the world. Behind each door, they will see how children live and play in faraway places.Grasping and manipulating the attached key builds fine motor coordination, as children get a colorful glimpse of family life in other corners of the world—from a nomadic home in Siberia to a bamboo house raised up on stilts in Bangladesh to a houseboat in the Netherlands. Vivid photos illustrate these distant places, and simple, lively text offers interesting details (and new vocabulary!) about everyday life. Kids enjoy unlocking the sturdy doors so much they will want to read this book again and again.

A celebration of all things unicorn!Rare and majestic, unicorns are powerful, graceful, and mysterious. The Magic of Unicorns is a beautifully illustrated celebration of these peaceful mythological creatures. Part field guide, part folklore, this charming book includes traditional tales of unicorns helping lost princesses, dazzling images of unicorns from around the world, and lots of information about what they eat, where they live, and which magical powers they have. Plus, readers will get tips for spotting unicorns today!

Eight bestselling board books packed into one adorable gift set is the perfect starter library for tiny super heroes. This colorful collection featuring Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman -- and dozens of other popular DC characters -- will teach little ones basic concepts as well as offering an entertaining introduction to the world of DC super heroes. Inside the box are eight, 5 3/4"-square DC Super Heroes board books: ABC, 123; Colors, Shapes, and More; Busy Bodies; Opposites, My First Book of Girl Power; My First Book of Superpowers; My First Book of Super-Villains; and Even Super Heroes Sleep. Illustrated with DC classic comic book art, The Ultimate DC Super Hero Collection is an amazing-value must-have for the littlest fans.

Nothing Hot, Nothing Sharp, 50 Yummy, FULLY ILLUSTRATED RecipesThis unique cookbook features 50 fantastic recipes that kids as young as 4 years old can prepare entirely on their own. Tools, ingredients, and simple steps are all fully-illustrated and a beautiful finish photo accompanies each recipe. A parents’ prep section outlines the basic things grownups can do (lay out ingredients; cover the work surface), and buy (pre-shredded cheese; supermarket roast chicken) so that they can truly hang out and relax while their kids create. The whole family will enjoy wonderful salads, sandwiches, breakfasts, beverages, and desserts.